Producer, singer-songwriter and former coach on NBC’s “The Voice,” Pharrell Williams will perform solo and with his funk rock group N.E.R.D. during the NBA 2018 All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 18. (Photo by Richard Shotwell, Associated Press)

For its 67th year, the NBA 2018 All-Star Game has revealed its national anthem singers and halftime performers for the game on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Actress, singer-songwriter and former Black Eyed Peas member Fergie will sing the U.S. national anthem while Ontario-based rock band Barenaked Ladies will sing the Canadian national anthem.

For the halftime talent, singer-songwriter, producer and former “The Voice” coach Pharrell Williams will perform solo as well as with his reunited funk-rock group N.E.R.D.

The All-Star Game is the cap to an entire weekend of NBA-related activities in Los Angeles, from Friday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 18, however it is not open to the general public but will air on TNT beginning at 4 p.m.

The All-Star Celebrity Game will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 inside the Verizon Up Arena at the Los Angeles Convention Center and feature some of the biggest stars in music, film, television and sports, but those players have yet to be announced. Tickets are $50-$75.

After the All-Star Celebrity Game, fans can stick around for the Mountain Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Game at 6 p.m. in the Verizon Up Arena to watch the league’s top first and second-year players compete. Tickets are $10-$250. For the first time ever, the general public will be allowed come check out the Mountain Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Practice for free beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Verizon Up Arena.

On Saturday, Feb. 17 fans can purchase tickets to watch the entire NBA All-Star squad train for the big game during the NBA All-Star Practice at Verizon Up Arena at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Tickets are $50-$75. Tickets can also be purchased for the NBA G League International Challenge at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Verizon Up Arena. Admission is $10-$20.

Staples Center is located at 1111 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Convention Center is located just across the way at 1201 S. Figueroa Street. All tickets are currently available at NBATickets.com.

Kelli Skye Fadroski lives for entertainment. She’s worked at The Orange County Register since 2006 and has covered all things music, stand-up comedy, horror and more. When she’s not out reviewing a concert or interviewing some random famous person, she’s catching up on episodes of “The Walking Dead,” somewhere sampling craft beer, enjoying Taco Tuesday or yelling at the contestants through the TV on “Celebrity Name Game” for not knowing basic pop culture trivia. She’s also a diehard Detroit Lions fan.

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